Gourmet Italian Parmigiano Reggiano

The King of all cheeses! Parmigiano Reggiano has a spicy and piquant flavour. This hard Italian cheese, is is mostly grated or shaved and added to pasta dishes, soups, risotto and it is a classical addition to beef Carpaccio.
In Italy, small pieces of this cheese are served as canapes and drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar.
Storage: Parmigiano Reggiano is best stored whole, and grated/shaved when need to preserve the strong aroma and to ensure a longer shelf life. Wrapped in grease-proof paper and aluminium foil, it can be stored for 1-2 months and even longer.

How to Build a Perfect Cheese Platter

Stick to 3-5 types of cheese at the most, as you don’t want to overcrowd your platter.

When selecting your cheese, aim for a textural variety, such as semi-hard, aged, soft. Pair softer and creamier cheeses such as Brie with firm style cheeses, such as Gruyere, Parmigiana or cheddar.

Select cheeses made from different milk, such as goat, sheep and cow.

Serve cheese at room temperature, rather than straight from the fridge. To do this, remove cheeses from the fridge at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve each cheese with a different knife, as they will all start to taste the same if you use the same knife.

Serve lighter pre-dinner cheeses, such as mozzarella or goat cheese with savory pairings such as olives, cold cuts or nuts. While post-dinner cheeses should be served with sweet pairings such as jams, honey and dried fruit.

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